
BehaviorJanuary 1, 2017
Does Poverty Shape the Brain?
Growing up in a poor family can leave a mark on the developing brain. Understanding how and why has important implications for educators and society
Silvia A. Bunge is a professor in the department of psychology and at the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, where she also directs the Building Blocks of Cognition Laboratory.

Does Poverty Shape the Brain?
Growing up in a poor family can leave a mark on the developing brain. Understanding how and why has important implications for educators and society